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From: Chisholm, Ann [AChisholm@wmata.com]
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Subject: With spring in the air, Metro announces five consecutive weekends of regular service, largely free of track work and Metro service information for - Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, Saturday, March 12
Metro News Release
For immediate release: March 8, 2016
With spring in the air, Metro announces five consecutive
weekends of regular service, largely free of track work
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In a sign that spring has finally arrived in the National
Capital Region, Metro today announced five consecutive weekends of regular
service--largely free of track work--for the 2016 Cherry Blossom season, a time
when weekend ridership can nearly double.
This year, trains will run at regular weekend intervals over
the following weekends*:
· March 19-20
· March 26-27
· April 2-3
· April 9-10
· April 16-17
In addition, track work this upcoming weekend (March
12-13) will be limited to just three stations on the Red Line and two stations
on the Yellow Line. Specifically:
· On the Red
Line, riders at Glenmont, Wheaton and Forest Glen will be served by a shuttle
train to/from Silver Spring every 20 minutes throughout the weekend. Customers
should transfer between trains at Silver Spring to continue their trip.
· On the
Yellow Line Sunday morning, buses will replace trains at Eisenhower Ave and
Huntington stations as Metro conducts an emergency response drill. Service at
these stations will be normal all day Saturday and after the exercise concludes
on Sunday afternoon.
· All other
stations will have regular Metrorail service throughout the weekend.
Metro encourages all customers to consider the following
travel advice for a more pleasant trip during Cherry Blossom season:
· Travel at
off-peak times. Trains and stations are always more crowded during Cherry
Blossom season. Visitors are encouraged to travel during non-rush hour times
and avoid travelling at the peak of evening rush hour (4 to 6 p.m.) when trains
are most crowded.
· Avoid
Smithsonian. Smithsonian Station can become extremely busy with visitors at
this time of year. Consider L’Enfant Plaza, Archives, Arlington Cemetery or
Federal Triangle stations instead.
· Buy in
advance. Load your SmarTrip card with enough value for your entire roundtrip,
in advance.
· Multiple
trips? Consider a One-Day Pass. For maximum convenience, visitors can purchase
an unlimited One-Day Pass for $14.50 at any station. The pass allows you to
take an unlimited number of Metrorail trips on the day it is used, through
system closing time.
Reminder: Metro no longer accepts paper farecards to enter
or exit the system. You can purchase a new SmarTrip card for $2 at any
Metrorail station. (If you still have a paper farecard, you can transfer the
value to a new SmarTrip card at most Metrorail stations or any Metro sales
office. See a station manager for assistance.)
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For More Information
News release issued at 10:52 am, March 8, 2016.
Advisory
Posted: Mar 07, 2016 Expiration: Mar 12, 2016
Metro service information for - Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon,
Half Marathon and 5K, Saturday, March 12
Metro service information for Rock 'N Roll Marathon,
Saturday, March 12 On Saturday, Metrorail will open two hours early (at 5AM)
for the Rock N Roll Marathon.
Metrorail service
Metrorail will open two hours early, at 5 a.m., on
Saturday, March 12, for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
Marathon runners should use Metro Center <http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=1>
(Red, Orange/Silver/Blue) Federal Triangle<http://wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=53>
(Orange/Silver/Blue),Smithsonian<http://wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=54>
(Orange/Silver/Blue) or Archives<http://wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=81>
(Green/Yellow) stations to access the start line. 5K runners should use
Stadium-Armory <http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=63>
(Orange/Silver/Blue) station to access the 5K start line.
· Red Line
trains operate in 2 segments, Shady Grove to Silver Spring & Silver Spring
to Glenmont.
· Orange,
Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains will operate at normal weekend
intervals.
Metrobus service
Metrobus riders should expect delays. Please allow
additional travel time and use Metrorail if possible. You can transfer from
Metrobus to Metrorail for free during the event by asking your bus operator for
a special transfer.Full list of Metrobus detours<http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5476&t=bus>.
· All service
north of Constitution Avenue (detours expected until early afternoon)
When the race begins, buses north of the course will turn
back at a point near a rail station, if possible, resuming their regular routes
into Downtown DC as streets reopen.
· All service
south of Constitution Avenue (detours expected through mid-afternoon)
There will be no regular service from the start of the
race until the runners clear the Downtown area. Service south of Constitution
Avenue will be restored as streets become available. Other Southeast locations
will return to regular service after the race ends.
Travel Tips
· Load enough
value on your SmarTrip for your entire roundtrip in advance to avoid lines.
· All three
races finish at RFK Stadium. When departing,
please use both entrances to Stadium-Armory to minimize wait times.
· Rock 'n'
Roll Marathon interactive road closure map<http://www.runrocknroll.com/dc/the-races/road-closures/>
The two-hour Metrorail early opening is funded through an
agreement with event organizers.
Advisory
Posted: Mar 07, 2016 Expiration: Mar 12, 2016
Metro service information for - Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon,
Half Marathon and 5K, Saturday, March 12
Metro service information for Rock 'N Roll Marathon,
Saturday, March 12 On Saturday, Metrorail will open two hours early (at 5AM)
for the Rock N Roll Marathon.
Metrorail service
Metrorail will open two hours early, at 5 a.m., on
Saturday, March 12, for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
Marathon runners should use Metro Center <http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=1>
(Red, Orange/Silver/Blue) Federal Triangle<http://wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=53>
(Orange/Silver/Blue),Smithsonian<http://wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=54>
(Orange/Silver/Blue) or Archives<http://wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=81>
(Green/Yellow) stations to access the start line. 5K runners should use
Stadium-Armory <http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=63>
(Orange/Silver/Blue) station to access the 5K start line.
Due to scheduled rebuilding, customers should note the
following service changes:
· Red Line
trains operate in 2 segments, Shady Grove to Silver Spring & Silver Spring
to Glenmont.
· Orange,
Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains will operate at normal weekend
intervals.
Metrobus service
Metrobus riders should expect delays. Please allow
additional travel time and use Metrorail if possible. You can transfer from
Metrobus to Metrorail for free during the event by asking your bus operator for
a special transfer.Full list of Metrobus detours<http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5476&t=bus>.
· All service
north of Constitution Avenue (detours expected until early afternoon)
When the race begins, buses north of the course will turn
back at a point near a rail station, if possible, resuming their regular routes
into Downtown DC as streets reopen.
· All service
south of Constitution Avenue (detours expected through mid-afternoon)
There will be no regular service from the start of the
race until the runners clear the Downtown area. Service south of Constitution
Avenue will be restored as streets become available. Other Southeast locations
will return to regular service after the race ends.
Travel Tips
· Load enough
value on your SmarTrip for your entire roundtrip in advance to avoid lines.
· All three
races finish at RFK Stadium. When departing,
please use both entrances to Stadium-Armory to minimize wait times.
· Rock 'n'
Roll Marathon interactive road closure map<http://www.runrocknroll.com/dc/the-races/road-closures/>
The two-hour Metrorail early opening is funded through an
agreement with event organizers.
Ann E. Chisholm
Government Relations Officer – District of Columbia
Office of Government Relations and Policy Office of Chief of Staff
600 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-962-2877
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